{"product_id":"tools-for-building-a-financial-christopher-odonnell-9798994328316","title":"Tools for Building a Financial Future, from the Ground Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you want to build a strong financial future without gimmicks, hype, or risky shortcuts?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTools for Building a Financial Future, From the Ground Up\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear, practical guide for anyone who wants to understand money, make smarter financial decisions, and avoid costly mistakes before they happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not about getting rich overnight. Instead, it focuses on building real financial knowledge step by step-the kind of knowledge most people were never taught in school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for everyday readers, the book begins by explaining essential tax topics, including income tax, estate tax, trust taxation, the alternative minimum tax, and how Social Security and Medicare benefits are taxed. It also highlights common deductions and credits that can help you take advantage of available tax savings. All information is updated for the \u003cb\u003e2026 tax year\u003c\/b\u003e, including changes incorporated under the \u003cb\u003eOne Big Beautiful Bill\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom there, the book walks through common investment options such as stocks, certificates of deposit (CDs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and mutual funds, while also providing in-depth explanations of bonds and U.S. Treasuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional chapters explore important financial planning topics including Medicaid planning, special needs planning, annuities, college funding strategies, retirement accounts, and life insurance. Nearly every major investment vehicle-and its tax implications-is explained to help you build a financial plan that works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are planning for college, preparing for retirement, or simply trying to manage money more effectively today, this book provides practical tools and knowledge for every stage of the financial journey.\u003c\/p\u003eStart building your financial future - from the ground up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Odonnell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994328316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Odonnell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"Christopher Odonnell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623569928447,"sku":"9798994328316","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tools-for-building-a-financial-christopher-odonnell-9798994328316","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}